Spotify expands Partner Program to compete in the podcast space

The news: Spotify is expanding its Partner Program to nine new markets to give more creators monetization opportunities, per a company release.

  • Spotify reported a successful January launch in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, and now plans to expand the program to eligible creators in France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Ireland, New Zealand, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and Australia starting April 29.
  • Creators in the initial launch countries will also have more growth options, including “opportunities to earn Premium video revenue for listeners in new markets.”